Porsche is being proactive about the potential engine issue with the 991 GT3 that can cause cars to go up in flames. Porsche intends to inspect all 2014 model year 991 GT3 vehicles and is recommending that owners do not drive their cars until they are inspected. It is good to see Porsche taking the issue seriously and quickly moving to resolve any potential defects. PorscheBoost should not have to remind owners to not drive their cars until they are inspected in the interest of their safety as well as that of the public.
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Here is the data panel for the new 2014 Porsche 991 Turbo S courtesy of Road and Track. Compression ratio, redline, speed in gears, final drive, etc., are all listed and very useful references. The curb weight comes in at 3607 pounds so the new 911 Turbo is not exactly a lightweight despite the extensive use of aluminum although it is hard to fault an all wheel drive turbocharged car with a dual clutch transmission coming in at this weight. It does undercut other cars with similar layouts quite a bit (the Nissan GTR in particular).
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This is a very serious matter and anyone with a Porsche 991 GT3 should contact Porsche immediately. As the photos below show a brand new Porsche 991 GT3 went up in flames. The owner managed to exit the car without incident but as of right now Porsche has apparently stopped deliveries as the matter is investigated. This particular car in the photos is from Switzerland and the Swiss police report details what happened to the GT3.
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The price of Porsche options is often regarded as being absurd as even a Boxster can be optioned out to over $100k. The thing that is great about having so many options available is that Porsche can basically do whatever a customer wants. For example, want a lime gold 911 turbo? Want the interior to match? Not a problem. Porsche Exclusive created this lime gold 911 turbo with matching interior as well as contrasting stitching and the result is quite striking.
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If you are not familiar with Manthey Racing or Manthey Motors here is some background information. Their Porsche motors have won the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 24 Hour of the Nurburgring a combined 7 times. That is about as good as a resume for an engine builder is going to get and when it comes to Porsche GT3 engine building and racing Manthey is as elite as they come. Say hello to their new 4.4 liter motor available for 997 GT3 models equipped with the GT1 racing block.
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Don't worry this is not another C7 versus 991 comparison as although those two are featured the Audi R8 and Jaguar F-Type also get thrown in the mix. This comparison is by Autocar so it is not exactly the best quality comparison. The reviewer starts off by saying the 991 Carrera S was chosen to compare the acceleration and stopping prowess. Well, then why not go with the 991 GT3 or Turbo if that is your sole criteria for bringing a 911 to the party considering they are quicker and faster than the Carrera S?
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Cobb Tuning continues to expand the reach of the Accessport V3 which is now available for the Porsche 997.1 Turbo platform. The V3 Accesport can accommodate 2007-2009 Porsche 997.1 Turbo models along with the 2008-2009 Porsche 997 GT2. Cobb offers a Stage 1 and Stage 2 91 octane tune for the 997.1 Turbo and a Stage I 93 octane tune for the 997 GT2. Expect more maps and tunes to come as well as more Porsche model compatibility. This is just the beginning.
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Congratulations to USP Motorsports for improving on their own numbers in their record setting 996 GT2. This 900+ wheel horsepower GT2 previously ran a 9.7 @ 152 the last time PorscheBoost saw it in action which USP Motorsports now improved to a 9.45 @ 153.35. This makes for the quickest 996 Porsche in the world and also the fastest recorded 996 GT2 in the 1/4 mile. The overall trap speed record is 155.4 miles per hour for the 996.
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Here is Techart's tuning program for the new Porsche 991 generation Turbo. As is typical Techart the parts are mostly cosmetic as body kits and wheels are where they make most of their money. Nothing wrong with that and the result of the Techart pieces on the 991 Turbo is a good looking but more aggressive car. The body pieces include a front spoiler, side skirts, diffuser, wing, headlight trim, and side mirror covers.
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It would be this one. There is not much that needs to be said except that you are seeing a 996 turbo with the turbochargers and exhaust exposed. Something about seeing the wastegates and turbochargers dumping unobstructed into the air is just beautiful. Add a parachute on the back as if people did not already know this 911 Turbo meant business and you have a car that perfectly sums up what PorscheBoost is all about.
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The 955 Cayenne Turbo is the first generation Cayenne and features a 4.5 liter twin turbo V8. The motor being turbocharged from the factory has a bit of room to gain horsepower with bolt ons although it is somewhat limited by its K16 turbochargers. Unfortunately Porsche never gave the V8 the larger K24 turbochargers they did on the 996 Turbo S and GT2 models but as the dyno results below show there is still plenty of power to be gained on the stock turbos.
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The 911 GT2 has traditionally occupied the top performance spot of the 911 range. At least since the 993 generation and the GT2 was seen with the 996 and 997 generations. It seems only natural to continue the trend but apparently internal politics are putting a stop to the GT2 being green lit. Additionally, apparently someone inside Porsche thinks the GT2 would make too much power for rear wheel traction citing the 911 Turbo 0-60 numbers.
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